Audio Vault
Welcome to the Audio Vault for The Capitol Pressroom, where you can find every conversation with host David Lombardo.
Listen to the past episodes:
Tourism industry exceeds pre-pandemic levels in 2022
New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association President Mark Dorr talks about a record setting year of tourism.
Lackluster state support for community development institutions
Gov. Kathy Hochul is being urged to invest state resources into community development financial institutions.
New pay disclosure requirements for job openings
Most employers in New York need to begin disclosing salary ranges for jobs they're looking to fill.
First steps on the road to all-electric school buses
The Hochul administration published a "roadmap" for complying with the mandated transition to zero-emission school buses.
Updating New York’s plan for open spaces
Open Space Institute Chief Conservation Officer Kathy Moser explains the state's process of updating its open space plans.
Raising the minimum wage for New Yorkers with disabilities
Southern Tier Independence Center's Sue Ruff discusses the state's subminimum wages paid to New Yorkers with disabilities.
Expediting work permits for New York asylum seekers
Assemblymember Catalina Cruz pushes legislation enabling the state to issue work permits to asylum seekers.
State begins requiring background checks for ammo purchases
Jacob Rieper, a pro-gun advocate, discusses the latest burden placed on gun owners in New York.
State cannabis regulators discuss safety oversight
New York State Office of Cannabis Management Director of Policy John Kagia explains the state's marijuana vetting process.
